VPI Event Co., Ltd., organizer of the concerts of the rock band “Bi-2” in Thailand, confirmed that the artists were detained due to incorrect issuance of visas. This is stated in telegram channel organizers
It was noted that the group members were given tourist visas, which violated Thai immigration laws.
The company took responsibility for the incident.
January 25 in Thailand detained Members of the group “Bi-2”. The authorities made a decision for the music group to give a concert in Pattaya and Phuket province. It turned out that the artists did not have work permits.
The next day, Phuket Provincial District Court fine musicians for $588. At the same time, the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket announced that the artists were in danger of deportation.
Later at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported About the intention to help Bi-2 participants. The artists were expected to be deported to the Jewish state rather than the Russian Federation. However, after the visit of Russian consulate employees, Thai law enforcement abandoned this idea.
Levu, previously from Bi-2 perceived While flying to Israel.